Powell is currently an analyst for Yahoo! Sports Olympic Track & Field coverage.

He stated in July 2009 that he intended to return to competition with the aim of breaking Tapani Taavitsainen's Masters over-45 world record in the long jump.[3]

Powell now coaches long jump permanently at the Academy of Speed in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca.

At the Simplot Games on February 20, 2015 in an official announcement Powell stated that, at the age of 51, he will jump again in competition. On March 7, 2015 Powell will compete in the Athletics New Zealand Track and Field Championships. Due to his every jump he makes in the competition will be considered an attempt at the World Masters record. Powell sustained an injury in warm up and didn't compete, but states he will jump in the future.